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Newspaper
San Antonio Sunday Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1900
Page
3
A Chicago woman Mrs E Waite describes eight bottles of Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and one Golden Medical Discovery easing years of ovarian trouble. She reports better sleep appetite energy and a renewed vitality urging others to try the medicines.
Time of Arrival and Departure of Mail lists expected arrivals at Passuffice and various lines including G N Ry and S A & A P Ry. Star routes cover Pleasanton Spring Branch and Gallagher's Ranch with days and times. Departures show morning and afternoon slots for multiple routes and towns.
A compact schedule lists arrival and departure times for G O and B A railroads and connections. Eastbound leaves at 12 10 noon and 8 p m with westbound 8 a m. Various trains to Laredo North Houston Dallas Rockport and Kansas City shown with arrival times including 5 30 6 m and 4 45 p m from the east and 7 8 9 m from the west. Details cover Santa Fe routes and Forts GN depot services to Kerrville Boerne and Kerrville connections with daily and Sunday variations.
Charles Eisenfelder of the Galveston Baseball Club vows to call a meeting to recruit a Texas League team for next season. Despite poststorm setbacks in Galveston, the city appears likely to field a club, leaving San Antonio to decide if the Bronchos return.
Mrs. Dr. Paschal calls for charitable citizens to donate for a Christmas dinner for sick in the city hospital. She regrets no Thanksgiving preparations were made but aims to feed 100 people. The appeal emphasizes that the poor and helpless would be cheered by a simple, affordable meal.
The text notes that School Trustee Chapa was informed of the serious illness of his brother who lives in Torreon Mexico and he is rushing there. He obtained a special freight train permit to travel without a layover and is speeding to Mexico. A separate real estate notice offers lots for 350 dollars in a subdivision near Pine Lamar Burleson Magnolia east of Pine street car line with flexible payments and tax relief first year. John Naseagh 1010 North Olive street.
Special report from Washington states the battleship laws and cruiser Philadelphia have been ordered to Guatemala to compel release of R. H. Mey, an American imprisoned there, and to press indemnity collection. Navy officials would not confirm details.
Henry Thomas Oxnard president of the American Beet Sugar association married November 15 in Paris to Mlle Marie Pichon longtime maid to his sister-in-law. The Oxnard family had planned new house plans and she returned to Paris after staying in America. The match surprised San Francisco society where Oxnard was a leading bachelor.
Dr. Murrah president of Millsap college selects a fine southern telescope to be presented by Dan A James of Yazoo City in memory of his father and brother Peter and Sam James. Warner and Swasey of Cleveland Ohio will manufacture it with work to begin soon. High grade pocket knives for Christmas at EH Hofheinz Houston street 5041.
An antique notice invites patrons to a first class bar at the Metropolitan Bar corner West Commerce Street and Main Avenue where Aug Limburger promises fine liquors wines cigars and courteous service.
Reading text lists statements of local ads and notices including OYSTERS On half shell at Bull Bros restaurant, Puritan oil heaters for sale by Max Schultze, a deed transfer involving J A Elderkin and Lillit Meeker, and various shop and service notices, with prices and addresses throughout San Antonio.
Members will gather at the hall on Sunday morning to attend the general meeting for Carl Stubenrauch, an honorary member of our society.
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